Job Advertisement: California Family Law Associate Attorney

Position: Family Law Associate Attorney
Range: $90,000 - $130,000 DOE
Location: Work from Home with ability to attend hearings in Sacramento, Placer, and Solano areas.

About the Position:

The Nixon Law Practice is seeking a motivated, dedicated, and client-focused Family Law Associate Attorney to join our growing team in California.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of six months of family law experience, strong legal writing and research skills, and the ability to independently manage family law matters with professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail.

We recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and are committed to providing a supportive, family-friendly work environment. Our firm values flexibility and understands that attorneys have personal and family commitments outside of their professional responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities

Manage an assigned caseload of family law matters, including dissolution, child custody, child support, domestic violence restraining orders, and related proceedings.
Draft, review, and revise pleadings, declarations, motions, stipulations, and other legal documents.
Represent clients in court hearings, conferences, and other proceedings.
Conduct legal research and develop case strategies.
Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
Work collaboratively with paralegals and support staff to ensure efficient case management.
Maintain accurate and timely billing records.
Meet established billable-hour expectations and manage case responsibilities effectively.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Salary: $90,000–$130,000 DOE

Salary will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, legal skills, and overall fit with the firm's needs.
A formal performance and compensation review will be conducted after the first 12 months of employment.
Potential salary adjustments will be considered based on performance, professional development, and contributions to the firm.

Billable-Hour Expectations

Six billable hours per workday.

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible, unlimited time-off policy designed to promote work-life balance.
Time off is subject to reasonable advance notice, approval, scheduling, and appropriate coverage of client matters and case responsibilities.
Unlimited PTO does not replace or limit separately applicable statutory paid sick leave or other legally protected leave.

Additional Billable-Hour Incentive

Earn an additional $15 for every qualifying billable hour billed to the client above the established monthly billable-hour requirement.
Eligibility begins 90 days after the attorney's start date.
Bonus calculations will be based on qualifying billable hours recorded above the established monthly threshold.

Why Join The Nixon Law Practice?

At The Nixon Law Practice, we believe attorneys should be able to build meaningful and rewarding legal careers without sacrificing their personal and family lives.

We strive to create a collaborative and supportive workplace where attorneys are valued, professional growth is encouraged, and flexibility is recognized as an important part of a healthy work environment.

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your family law practice, work alongside a supportive legal team, and enjoy a flexible professional environment, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application, current resume and cover letter outlining their family law experience, qualifications, and interest in joining The Nixon Law Practice.

We look forward to meeting you!

Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off
Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

How many years of family law experience do you have?

Education:

Doctorate (Required)

License/Certification:

Bar (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Remote (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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